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The menstruating bladder, an unusual cause of haematuria [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
A 39 year old lady presented with flank pain and haematuria. Radiological investigations showed unilateral hydronephrosis and a serum creatinine of 102?mol/l.
Busuttil, Gerald   +3 more
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Targeted microbubbles: a novel application for the treatment of kidney stones [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Kidney stone disease is endemic. Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy was the first major technological breakthrough where focused shockwaves were used to fragment stones in the kidney or ureter. The shockwaves induced the formation of cavitation bubbles,
Bailey, Michael   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Management of full-length complete ureteral avulsion

open access: yesInternational Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2016
Introduction Complete ureteral avulsion is one of the most serious complications of ureteroscopy. The aim of this report was to look for a good solution to full-length complete ureteral avulsion.
Kaifa Tang, Fa Sun, Yuan Tian, Yili Zhao
doaj   +1 more source

Antegrade flexible ureteroscopy in supine position for impacted multiple ureteric calculi

open access: yesIndian Journal of Urology, 2006
Flexible retrograde ureteroscope is now being widely used in endoscopic management of the urinary calculi. We report technique of supine ante grade flexible ureteroscopy in treating impacted upper and mid ureteric calculi in a pediatric patient.
Rahul Gupta, T Manohar, Mahesh R Desai
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of the roll-plate and sonication techniques in the diagnosis of microbial ureteral stent colonisation: results of the first prospective randomised study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background: Microbial ureteral stent colonisation (MUSC) is one leading risk factor for complications associated with ureteral stent placement. As MUSC remains frequently undetected by standard urine cultures, its definitive diagnosis depends on ...
Bachmann, A.   +10 more
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The use of a ureteral access sheath does not improve stone-free rate after ureteroscopy for upper urinary tract stones.

open access: yes, 2013
International audiencePURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of a ureteral access sheath (UAS) on stone-free (SF) rate after flexible ureteroscopy for upper urinary tract stones.
Bensalah, Karim   +4 more
core   +3 more sources

Impact of Expedited Ureteroscopy on Emergency Department Utilisation in Stented Patients with Urolithiasis

open access: yesSociété Internationale d’Urologie Journal
Background/Objectives: Ureteric stents are commonly used in the management of urolithiasis but are associated with significant morbidity, leading to unplanned emergency department presentations and increased healthcare utilisation.
Henry Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Safety and Efficacy of Thulium Fiber Laser Versus Pneumatic Lithotripsy in Ureteric Stones During Semirigid Ureteroscopy

open access: yesUrology Research and Practice
Objective: During the treatment of ureteric stones by semirigid ureteroscopy, pneu matic, and laser lithotripsy are commonly used for stone lithotripsy.
Abhay Dinkar Mahajan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing health literacy and subsequent implementation of an animated video to enhance understanding for patients with nephrolithiasis

open access: yesCurrent Urology
. Background. The use of visual aids to enhance patient learning is becoming increasingly common in medicine. Patients with a better understanding of surgical procedures tend to have better long-term outcomes due to the active seeking of help when ...
Anand Prabhu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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